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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.96, 3,134.86 and 629.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.96, 3,134.86 and 629.13 is: 943.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.96 : 3,134.86 = 629.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.96/3,134.86 = 629.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.96x = 3,134.86 × 629.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.96x = 1,972,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,234.47/2,089.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.67

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